What MOT means?

The Ministry of Transport

Adage represents the Ministry of Transport, the public MOT division that presented the test in 1960 for of testing vehicle wellbeing, exhaust emanations, and roadworthiness.

How long can you drive without MOT?

A MOT goes on for a year. The date it runs out is imprinted on your ongoing MOT pass endorsement. You can be fined up to £1,000 for driving a vehicle without a legitimate MOT. You can get a MOT as long as a month (less a day) prior to it runs out and keep a similar reestablishment date.

Do you get 14 days grace for an MOT?

Many people believe that there is a two-week grace period for lapsed MOTs – which can allow drivers a leeway period to get their vehicle booked in for their MOT test. Unfortunately, despite popular belief, the 'MOT grace period' is actually a myth.

How do police know you have no MOT?

A vehicle that does not have a valid MOT test certificate has its registration details automatically passed onto the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) of police vehicles. Certain static road-side cameras use ANPR also

What happens when MOT expires?

If your MOT has expired, you can only drive it directly to a garage for an MOT retest or a repair. If you're stopped on the way by police, you must be able to prove that you have an appointment booked at a garage.